In its effort to clear bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements from Kaduna forests, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have neutralized one bandit while others fled in disarray with gunshot wounds as the troops overwhelmed them with fire power.
Acting on credible intelligence, the troops laid ambush on bandits’ arms and ammunition supplier at Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State along road Kwant – Kabai – Kubusu on 14 November 2023.
BANDIT MEETS WATERLOO IN KADUNA…As troops recover weapon
In its effort to clear bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements from Kaduna forests, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army acting on credible intelligence laid ambush on bandits arms and ammunition supplier at Chikun… pic.twitter.com/PJqGG8fqew
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According to a statement by the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigeria Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, one AK 47 rifle, one magazine, veterinary medicine and clothing were recovered.
The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander, Operation WHIRL PUNCH, Major General Valentine Okoro, has again commended the troops for their resilience and implored the locals to continue availing the Nigerian Army and other security agencies timely and credible intelligence.
